yensoy wrote:
Why would Indian companies care? This is directed against Rishi Sunak. Let him and his wife figure out a way to treat her Infosys involvement at arms length, such as by quitting the board.
Now, in uq, if they want to bring a bill against companies doing business in Russia, Infosys will come up and sunak's (rather his wife's) involvement would be an issue.
If this issue is cleared first, then it is easy to target (indian) companies without any issues like conflict of interest and such.
Re: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017
Posted: 25 Mar 2022 09:39
by yensoy
Kati wrote:Renowned anthropologist Filipo Osella deported after arrival at Kerala airport
Osella, who had a lifetime engaging with the social and cultural transformations of Kerala society, and of societies in south Asia, was to attend a conference at Thiruvananthapuram on Friday, said sources close to him.
This article is concerned with transformations in forms of male sociality and same-sex intimacy among Muslim men from Kozhikode (formerly known as Calicut) in Kerala, South India....
Re: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017
Posted: 25 Mar 2022 09:45
by sanjayc
Indian Express seems to have some setting with the Whites. This paper is the first one to jump to defense of any Western academician barred from entering India, and tries to project that the White professor is very "eminent and world-renowned" and Indian Govt action is unfair and vindictive. This paper has been at it for years. I have noticed a pattern. Notice how it has labeled the anthropologist as "renowned" in the headline.
Audio of British Def. Sec. Wallace entertaining Ukrainian nuclear ambitions on phone call w/ a prankster he believed to be the Ukrainian PM was just released.
The MoD insists YouTube take it down, calling it Russian propaganda —and “a substantial risk to UK National security”
Falls for a prankster. Comes across as desperate to get a seat at table. And
French and Germans arent going to be happy seeing this video.
Ministry of Defence
@DefenceHQ
We are calling on YouTube to help us support Ukraine by taking down videos doctored by the Russian state and disseminated to try and sap the morale of a people fighting for their freedom
Re: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017
Posted: 25 Mar 2022 23:35
by Jay
yensoy wrote:
Kati wrote:Malabar Secrets: South Indian Muslim Men's (Homo)sociality across the Indian Ocean
If a Commie brofessor wants to study sexuality of South Indian Muslim let them in. Knowing that community, they will end up on a lamp post anyway, why save them? Two stones in one.
Re: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017
Posted: 26 Mar 2022 00:17
by anupmisra
Britshit royalty's unchanged attitude vis a vis their colonial subjects. Now you know why they are so unpopular.
UK says Russian sanctions could be lifted with Ukraine withdrawal;
"Of course, there are some areas with which we have differences with the EU. But fundamentally, we are all democratic nations, we all believe in freedom and the right of people to select their own governments and we are very much united in the fight." UK looking an opportunity in Ukraine war to reverse Brexit.
Phone call between PM and The Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP, PM of the United Kingdom
22 Mar, 2022
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi spoke on phone today with The Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
The two leaders had a detailed discussion on the situation in Ukraine. Prime Minister Modi reiterated India’s consistent appeal for cessation of hostilities and a return to the path of dialogue and diplomacy. He emphasized India’s belief in respect for international law and the territorial integrity and sovereignty of all states, as the basis of the contemporary world order.
The two leaders also discussed issues of bilateral interests and agreed on the potential of further deepening cooperation in various areas including trade, technology, investments, defence & security, and people-to-people relations. Prime Minister Modi expressed his satisfaction at the positive momentum in the ongoing negotiations on the bilateral Free Trade Agreement. He also appreciated the progress in implementing the ‘India-UK Roadmap 2030’ adopted during the Virtual Summit between both leaders last year.
The Prime Minister conveyed his desire to welcome PM Johnson in India at an early date, as per mutual convenience.
HT:
Re: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017
Posted: 27 Mar 2022 16:46
by Pratyush
Someone should ask this Joker what about Kosovo?
Why should Russians not have the same rights.
Re: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017
Posted: 27 Mar 2022 17:16
by eklavya
Pratyush-ji, the statement quoted above is made by the Government of India in relation to the situation in Ukraine and India-UK bilateral issues. Where does Kosovo come into this?
Re: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017
Posted: 27 Mar 2022 17:46
by Pratyush
As a slap to Jonson. That Russia can break Ukraine as it's about protecting ethnic Russians.
The same argument NATO used against Serbia.
Re: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017
Posted: 27 Mar 2022 18:29
by eklavya
Pratyush-ji, India does not recognise Kosovo as an independent country, and India also does not recognise Donetsk and Luhansk as independent countries. So, why would the PM of India raise these points?
Re: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017
Posted: 27 Mar 2022 18:38
by Pratyush
I am speaking in terms of Indian messaging to UK. Not for consumption of India.
Re: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017
Posted: 27 Mar 2022 18:56
by eklavya
The messaging is very clear. India is not promoting the Kosovo model.
Prime Minister Modi reiterated India’s consistent appeal for cessation of hostilities and a return to the path of dialogue and diplomacy. He emphasized India’s belief in respect for international law and the territorial integrity and sovereignty of all states, as the basis of the contemporary world order.
Re: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017
Posted: 31 Mar 2022 11:53
by chetak
x posted from the new china thread
Meanwhile, an old "friend" is back to haunt India once again, inveigling her way into the QUAD
wonder what the agenda is this time, especially after the britshit parliamentary delegation was refused the nod to "visit" India
when dealing with the britshits, just carry a big stick, never you mind about speaking softly
dangling new security and defence toys now, are we....
The britshits are very quick out of the gate, eagerly hoping to replace some of the items that putin would normally have sold us
on the one hand, they are part and parcel of the ameriki sanctions imposing regime to cripple the russkis and as "a nation of shopkeepers" keen to beat the queue lining up to take up the slack in the weapons trade with India
even after all these years, it seems like nothing has changed in "merrie olde england" and her less than subtle "once more unto the breach" sense of insensitive and exploitative enterprise
will tante truss be as condescending and imperious as the blocked parliamentary delegation with their colonial airs of pretentious la-di-da or has she arrived suitably chastened, hat in hand
@ANI·1h
“This matters even more in the context of Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine and underlines the need for free democracies to work closer together in areas like defence, trade and cyber security," : British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss
@ANI·47m
British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss in India today
“Deeper ties between Britain and India will boost security in the Indo-Pacific and globally, and create jobs and opportunities in both countries," she has said.
Re: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017
Posted: 31 Mar 2022 18:29
by SRajesh
^^^given all their shenanigans from 1935-55 now slowly seeing daylights India should be careful what britshits going to bring!!
Currently diesel £1.70 petrol 10 pence on an average.
All gas companies asking for recent meter reading and warning of increasing prices.
inflation up, people worried so they are looking for greener pastures to loot again.
If you read James Michener novels please check 'Caravans' (though based of Afghanistan sorry to bring it here)
he describes Ghanzi Mohammed's raids as (quoting the author here) : India was a tethered cow for Mohammed to milk it as and when he wanted!! ( and yet feels sorry for the state of Ghazni in 1945!! )
They still harbours such racist delusions!!
Re: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017
Posted: 31 Mar 2022 22:20
by bala
Nothing meaningful will be obtained by any tie-ups with BritshitStan. What exactly do they have that India wants? Tatas bailed out Jaguar/LandRover. The model of looting still continues. The west requires outside talent to grow their economies. A large contingent of Indian immigrants are holding the fort. An average Brit is loud mouthed has nothing upstairs to contribute anything meaningful to the world. The media is full of wishful thinking, boring lectures on their version of morality and bravado for a waning empire. India should insist on reparations for its dead soldiers of WW 1 & 2 and deliberate famines (100 T pounds), return of all artifacts, jewels, gold (200T pounds) it took from India and then we in India can consider these chaps for a meaningful relationship.
Re: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017
Posted: 31 Mar 2022 22:24
by Rudradev
chetak wrote:x posted from the new china thread
Meanwhile, an old "friend" is back to haunt India once again, inveigling her way into the QUAD
wonder what the agenda is this time, especially after the britshit parliamentary delegation was refused the nod to "visit" India
I think the agenda is that Biden sarkar has decided that India is an unreliable, "shaky" partner in the QUAD (post Ukraine). Hence, someone else is needed (making it a PENT?) to keep India in line. Who better to do this than the Briturds, who bore the white man's burden of teaching India's natives the value of civilization back in the day.
Re: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017
Posted: 31 Mar 2022 22:27
by vimal
Deep ties can start when they start repatriating the 45 trillion pounds.
Else they can pound sand.
Re: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017
Posted: 31 Mar 2022 23:02
by chetak
vimal wrote:Deep ties can start when they start repatriating the 45 trillion pounds.
Else they can pound sand.
tante truss came empty handed and she will almost certainly return empty handed too. Spoons and forks will be carefully counted and numbers tallied
there was a time, not too long ago, when the Indian PM would have invited such highborn for a sumptuous meal, kissed the ring and had a quiet chat before singing on the dotted line
Alas, now only the unwashed Hindutwa gawars will deign to deal with such pesky visitors, and that too, far away from the PM's conspicuously frugal and vegetarian only table
the britshits are well aware of the lowly standing that they have reduced themselves to.
Re: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017
Posted: 31 Mar 2022 23:12
by S_Madhukar
I hope we make her aware we are not a “free” democracy but a “fee” democracy . Best is to put a mic in her face and let the comedy show begin
Re: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017
Posted: 31 Mar 2022 23:51
by bala
India has to de-emphasize QUAD, especially after AUKUS and the recent Ukr crisis. Yes, we can have joint ops for policing things on high seas but that is the end of QUAD, nothing more, nothing less. What India has to do is to Create Its Own Version of NATO with other like minded South-Asian nations and co-opt Japan, Korea into the mix. This will provide better security than QUAD (the Aussies are a useless appendage). With such a coalition, China will be willing to hear the group carefully before any adventure. The combined might of such a coalition is a force to reckon with. This coalition is what the UK opposed for a long time during the Raj period and continued it afterwards. It takes some vision and leadership to make all this happen. Many Asian nations are happy to have India take leadership, they are very wary about China.
Re: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017
Posted: 01 Apr 2022 00:01
by Cyrano
Naah, to change the game, you need to play the game. Disengaging is no solution, even with China. If you leave, you'll have no leverage. Patience...
Just concluded the Annual Strategic Review of Roadmap 2030 with UK FS @trussliz.
Noted that we have made good progress on all its pillars. Promising prospects in trade and investments, defence & security, migration & mobility, S&T, education, climate cooperation and green energy.
Visit of Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom to India
March 31, 2022
The Rt Hon Elizabeth Truss MP, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs and Minister for Women and Equalities, United Kingdom paid an official visit to India on March 31, 2022.
2. External Affairs Minister, Dr S. Jaishankar, held bilateral consultations with the visiting Minister and conducted the annual strategic review of the Roadmap 2030 agreed between the Prime Ministers during the India-UK Virtual Summit 2021. The two Ministers expressed satisfaction on the progress achieved so far and agreed to further intensify efforts to deliver results in priority areas of trade and investments, defence and security, migration and mobility, education, S&T, climate cooperation and green energy.
3. Both sides appreciated the substantial progress made in the India-UK FTA negotiations with two productive rounds already completed since their launch in January 2022.
4. The two sides also discussed the implementation of the Migration and Mobility Partnership which has the potential to bring the people of both countries even closer. They also discussed the modalities of instituting the Strategic Tech Dialogue to enhance cooperation on new and emerging strategic technologies like 5G, AI and quantum.
5. The two Ministers agreed to resolve legacy issues and deepen defence and security cooperation including in defence co-development and co-production, and enhance capacities to address growing threats in the cyber, space and maritime domains. India welcomed the UK’s interest in participating in its national defence manufacturing programme through Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat. They agreed to consult intensively on this.
6. They emphasised the need retain strategic focus on the Indo-Pacific region and in this context, India welcomed the readiness of the UK side in undertaking activities under the Maritime Security Pillar of the Indo-Pacific Ocean’s Initiative (IPOI). IPOI is an open, inclusive, non-treaty based, global initiative that was announced by Prime Minister Modi at the 14th East Asia Summit in November 2019 to promote collaborative efforts among like-minded nations to better manage, conserve, sustain and secure the Indo-Pacific maritime domain.
7. The Ministers also had the opportunity to exchange views on regional and global issues of mutual interest. On Ukraine, India reiterated that the immediate cessation of violence and return to dialogue and diplomacy is the key to long term peace in the region. On Afghanistan, both sides highlighted the need for Afghanistan to have unhindered access to humanitarian assistance and that Afghan territory is not used by terror outfits for destabilising the region. Iran and JCPOA also featured in the talks. They also discussed matters related to the Commonwealth and the UN Security Council.
8. Both Ministers also participated in the inaugural edition of the India-UK Strategic Futures Forum, a new 1.5 Dialogue mechanism for expert deliberations on long term strategic links and expanding the horizons of our bilateral cooperation.
9. During her visit, UK Foreign Secretary also met with Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, Minister of Finance, and Shri Ajit Doval, National Security Adviser.
A conversation with UK FS @trussliz at the first India-UK Strategic Futures Forum.
Re: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017
Posted: 01 Apr 2022 04:03
by Cyrano
Feint, thrust and parry - JS was excellent and gave it back without causing Truss too much distress in front of the press. A propah gentleman
Re: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017
Posted: 01 Apr 2022 04:51
by chetak
Cyrano wrote:Feint, thrust and parry - JS was excellent and gave it back without causing Truss too much distress in front of the press. A propah gentleman
they don't want to be upstaged on the QUAD membership proposals and fear being left out of any grouping that includes India and so the britshits are very directly making this QUAD point to India in an open press conference after tante truss must have made this a major talking point in the discussions
I think that India's independent stand has left them all quite apprehensive and they don't to be caught without a chair when the music stops
they have realized that the mafia famiglia is down and out for the count and, most importantly, India can no longer be counted upon to be the west's gungadin, a la showering in a raincoat person
the "defence" carrot is vigorously being waved by all the whiteys.
the only option that they all have is to leverage the pakis to keep the border hot
So, bajwa will stay put in the short to medium term while the selected fall guy niazi takes the hit as well as the blame
Re: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017
Posted: 02 Apr 2022 20:54
by rsingh
Wondering what UK FS was thinking when she planned the visit (on Unkils behalf). Some time I think that all these MI6,MI7,MI8 are only good for James Bond films. Can one imagine the naiveness of people who briefed her before the visit. Or old Boris wanted to make her the sacrifice goat.
Re: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017
Posted: 03 Apr 2022 03:01
by Cyrano
Actually Truss appeared to justify why UK is going overboard with sanctions multiple times with mea culpas regarding how UK let Ukr down after signing Budapest accords etc.
Her harping on democracy, who they will do business with etc plus funny accent dragging the last syllable were as amusing as snooty...
I was hoping the student who got up would ask when will UK return the stolen Indian artefacts from British museums. That would have been real fun!
Re: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017
Posted: 03 Apr 2022 03:19
by kit
rsingh wrote:. Some time I think that all these MI6,MI7,MI8 are only good for James Bond films. .
Indeed for all their budget , these guys are best at tactical "intelligence" and that too handed down by their Russian counterparts eager to save their own a$$eS
Re: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017
Posted: 03 Apr 2022 03:27
by chetak
rsingh wrote:Wondering what UK FS was thinking when she planned the visit (on Unkils behalf). Some time I think that all these MI6,MI7,MI8 are only good for James Bond films. Can one imagine the naiveness of people who briefed her before the visit. Or old Boris wanted to make her the sacrifice goat.
the britshits are being to forced to go to bat for the amerikis
The amerikis seem to have called in some pending favours
Since they panicked and abandoned ship in 1947, the britshits haven't, in these decades past, exactly been the flavour of the month in many Indian circles. It is beyond their comprehension that in a mere 70 odd years, India has risen once again to a stature where her economy surpasses that of the britshits. The edwina sweet spot has long since evaporated into the thin air
the britshits are skating on thin ice as far as sanctions are concerned, especially with not many in europe being agreeable to being railroaded by the amerikis.
Jaishankar, with his cold logic, has forced her on the backfoot on a particularly sticky wicket.
All in all, it was an ameriki schitt show with tante truss and her britshit brigade cast in a minor supporting role
she and daleep did everything possible, short of parking a gunboat in the bombay harbor.
the older days were so much simpler and the gungadin natives were not uppity at all
Re: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017
Posted: 05 Apr 2022 03:00
by vijayk
Boris Johnson coming to India next month
Re: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017
Posted: 05 Apr 2022 03:18
by Cyrano
UK had blocked Russia's demand for convening UNSC and constituting an independent probe into Bucha massacre that Ukraine blames on Russia.
May be bojo will explain why... Along with why UK's NATO officers were holed up in Mauriopol
Re: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017
Posted: 05 Apr 2022 07:19
by sanjaykumar
Another Russian master stroke.
Re: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017
Posted: 05 Apr 2022 17:17
by vijayk
sanjaykumar wrote:Another Russian master stroke.
sarcasm?
Even if they are right, Russia is in DeepS***. ... Do they have some endgame?
Re: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017
Posted: 05 Apr 2022 19:24
by sanjaykumar
The question is how many divisions does the BBC have?
Re: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017
Posted: 06 Apr 2022 02:09
by chetak
@tanvi_madan · 1 Apr
UK has "warm and fuzzy" view of India
Translation: we have such fond memories of having them as a colony
India is "ruthlessly unsentimental" toward us
Translation: apparently India does not have such fond memories of having us as their imperial overlords
@d_jaishankar · 1 Apr
Former UK National Security Adviser and Ambassador to the US Kim Darroch says UK has a “warm and fuzzy” view of India, but India is “ruthlessly unsentimental.”
He doubts a UK-India trade deal is possible (that’s not exactly what his former colleagues are saying).
Re: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017
Posted: 06 Apr 2022 03:18
by kit
vijayk wrote:Boris Johnson coming to India next month
this will be fun
Re: Indo-UK News & Discussions- June 2017
Posted: 06 Apr 2022 05:06
by bala
We like a Banker can remind BoJo that he owes 300T and when does he plan on returning the amounts. If not like Banker, cease all his assets, including his precious Island nation. All of the Queens gold and jewellery confiscated by India, all Bank of England gold stash (mainly stolen from India) gone. No more nation left called BritshitStan, they will work for India over 300yrs to repay all the debt.
( and yet feels sorry for the state of Ghazni in 1945!! 
)
this will be fun